Harbor Lights Middle School

390 9th St Sw
Bandon, OR 97411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 190 students in grades 5-8, Harbor Lights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harbor Lights Middle School's student population of 190 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
190 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Harbor Lights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor Lights Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OR)
#498 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
32%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
74%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harbor Lights Middle School's ranking?
Harbor Lights Middle School is ranked #498 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Harbor Lights Middle School?
190 students attend Harbor Lights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Harbor Lights Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor Lights Middle School?
Harbor Lights Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harbor Lights Middle School offer ?
Harbor Lights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harbor Lights Middle School part of?
Harbor Lights Middle School is part of Bandon SD 54 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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